Transfers - Admissions

Choosing to Transfer

Transferring colleges is a big decision. We're confident you'll find a great fit here at Lesley, but we don't expect you to just take our word for it. Visit campus to experience Lesley for yourself, or chat with an admissions counselor to get the inside scoop. You have the tools to make this choice, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Benefits of Choosing Lesley

A great location in the heart of Cambridge – just minutes from downtown Boston. You get both the comfort of a close-knit campus community, and the resources of the surrounding urban environment.

A new tuition rate that makes us one of the most affordable private colleges in New England, along with access to transfer-specific scholarships and other aid opportunities.

A student-faculty ratio of 12:1, and average class sizes of 16-20 that enable you to be on a first-name basis with your professors and peers. You don’t have to spend your college years in impersonal lecture halls with 300+students.

Generous Acceptance of Transfer Credits

We’ll work with you to get credit for the coursework you’ve already completed. You won’t be starting back at square one – you’ll continue to build on the foundation that you’ve already started. If you’re applying to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, we will accept up to 90 credits. If you’re applying to the College of Art and Design, we will accept up to 66 credits.

Resources for Transfer Students

You have questions – we have answers. Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page to get the inside scoop on transferring to Lesley.

Our counselors understand the unique pressures and challenges that you will encounter as a transfer student. They're always happy to chat, and to answer any questions that you might have. Get in touch with a counselor today.

If you’re ready to apply, please review the Transfer Student Application Procedure. This page will guide you through the entire admissions process, and ensure that you’re not missing any steps along the way.

Undergraduate Core Curriculum Requirements

Arts and Humanities

12* College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

15 College of Art and Design

Social Sciences

6 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

3 College of Art and Design

Writing

6

Math/Science

6**

Liberal Arts Electives

12

TOTAL:

42

Note: At least 3 credits must be at the 3000 level or above. * For College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 3 credits must be in Fine or Performing Arts ** For College of Liberal Arts and Sciences this assumes a math competency is met. If it is not met, 3 credits from the Liberal Arts Elective will be used to meet the math competency